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Hebrews · Chapter 2

Hebrews 2

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Salvation Confirmed

1We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

2For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,

3how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

4and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

Jesus like His Brothers

5For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.

6But somewhere it is testified in these words:“What is man that You are mindful of him,or the son of man that You care for him?

7You made him a little lower than the angels;You crowned him with glory and honor*

8and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.*

9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

10In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.*

11For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.

12He says:“I will proclaim Your name to My brothers;I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”*

13And again:“I will put My trust in Him.” And once again:“Here am I, and the children God has given Me.”*

14Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,

15and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.

16For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.

17For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.*

18Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.

Source notes

  1. 2:7 Or a little while lower; also in verse 9 WH and TR include and set him over the works of Your hands.
  2. 2:8 Psalms 8:4–6 (see also LXX) Read Psalms 8:4
  3. 2:10 Or pioneer or founder
  4. 2:12 Psalms 22:22 (see also LXX) Read Psalms 22:22
  5. 2:13 Isaiah 8:17 Isaiah 8:18 Read Isaiah 8:17 Read Isaiah 8:18
  6. 2:17 Or to make propitiation

Old Testament references

References from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Text from the Berean Standard Bible.

Psalms 8:4

what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?

Psalms 22:22

I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.

Isaiah 8:17

I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.

Isaiah 8:18

Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.

Deuteronomy 4:9

Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Deuteronomy 4:23

Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make an idol for yourselves in the form of anything He has forbidden you.

Deuteronomy 32:46

he said to them, “Take to heart all these words I testify among you today, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law.

Deuteronomy 32:47

For they are not idle words to you, because they are your life, and by them you will live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”

Joshua 23:11

Therefore watch yourselves carefully, that you love the LORD your God.

Joshua 23:12

For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them,

1 Chronicles 22:13

Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.

Psalms 119:9

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

Proverbs 2:1

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Proverbs 2:2

if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,

Proverbs 2:3

if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

Proverbs 2:4

if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,

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